Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Smoked Cheddar Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Smoked Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 3/4 cup apple cider; One 1 3/4-pound butternut squashpeeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice (5 1/4 cups); 4 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 McIntosh apple, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/3 cup coarsely shredded smoked cheddar cheese (2 ounces); One-inch pieces of chives or thinly sliced sage leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 cup apple cider
One 1 3/4-pound butternut squashpeeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice (5 1/4 cups)
4 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 McIntosh apple, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/3 cup coarsely shredded smoked cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
One-inch pieces of chives or thinly sliced sage leaves, for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the apple cider and cook until syrupy, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the butternut squash and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5
Cover and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 40 minutes.
6
In a blender, puree the soup in batches.
7
Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the cream.
8
Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
9
Heat a medium skillet.
10
Add the butter and diced apple and cook over high heat until the apple is tender and golden around the edges, about 2 minutes.
11
Remove the skillet from the heat.
12
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
13
Ladle the soup into warmed bowls; garnish with the smoked cheddar, sauteed apples and chives; serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced, 3/4 cup apple cider, One 1 3/4-pound butternut squashpeeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice (5 1/4 cups), and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Smoked Cheddar falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Smoked Cheddar

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